1 of 3 | Customs officers at Los Angeles International Airport found 11.24 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in the lining of a woman's suitcase. Photo courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The officers discovered the lining of the woman's suitcase contained a false compartment filed with tape-wrapped packages of crystal methamphetamine totaling 11.24 pounds.
"Once again, the training, expertise and commitment of our LAX CBP Officers prevented dangerous narcotics from entering and harming our community." said Mitchell Merriam, CBP Los AngelesĀ International AirportĀ Port Director.
CBP said the suspect and the contraband were turned over to special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations for further investigation.
